‘Lady Bird’ is an affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home. It is all about watching Lady Bird learn to fly and leave the nest; familiar though that sounds, this film is so funny and so moving (and so smart) that it’s fair to say you’ve never seen anything quite like it before. Gerwig revealed herself to be a bold new cinematic voice with this film, creating a coming-of-age story that is wry, funny and touchingly real.